
Yields:
4 serving(s)
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Cal/Serv:
634
If you only have under an hour to cook but are still looking for a satisfying weeknight dinner, look no further than this noodle and chicken dish in a peanut-lime sauce. After all, who can resist rice noodles bathed in an abundance of sweet and creamy peanut sauce? In this easy dinner, noodles, veggies, and chicken breasts are tossed in an irresistible creamy peanut-lime sauce that coats each and every component. It's simplicity at its finest.
The best thing about this dish? These noodles are easier to make at home than one might think. The trick is getting everything in order before starting to cook. This means that the prep actually takes longer than the cooking: Make the peanut-lime sauce. Soak the noodles. Chop all of the vegetables and chop the chicken. Pick and wash your herbs and chop your peanuts. With all of this behind you, the dish comes together in a snap!
This is definitely a dish that you can prep the morning of or even the night before. Almost everything will hold well in the refrigerator overnight. If you get a jump start on the bulk of it, when you’re ready to cook, just soak your noodles, and you’re off to the races.
Did you try making this? Let us know how it went in the comments!
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Ingredients
Kosher salt
- 8 oz.
thick rice noodles
- 1/2 cup
no-sugar-added creamy peanut butter
- 3 Tbsp.
sweet chili sauce
- 2 Tbsp.
tamari or soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp.
sriracha
- 1/2 tsp.
finely grated lime zest
- 2 Tbsp.
fresh lime juice
- 2 Tbsp.
vegetable or canola oil
- 2
small or 1 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 8 oz.), chopped into 1/2" pieces
- 1
small red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, thinly sliced
- 3
cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 3
scallions, white and green parts separated, thinly sliced
- 2 Tbsp.
finely chopped peeled ginger
- 1/2 cup
fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup
small fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup
roasted salted peanuts, finely chopped
Lime wedges, for serving
Directions
- Step 1Bring a medium pot of water to a boil; generously season with salt. Add noodles and stir to prevent sticking. Remove from heat and let soak until tender, 13 to 15 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water.
- Step 2Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk peanut butter, chili sauce, tamari, sriracha, lime zest, lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 cup warm water until smooth; set aside.
- Step 3In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add chicken, season with salt, and cook, stirring often, until lightly golden in spots and almost cooked through, about 4 minutes. Add bell pepper, garlic, white scallion parts, and ginger; season with salt, if needed. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until peppers are tender, about 3 minutes more.
- Step 4Add noodles to pan and toss well to combine. Remove from heat and add reserved sauce. Toss to coat in sauce.
- Step 5Divide noodles among bowls. Top with green scallion parts, cilantro, basil, and peanuts. Serve with lime wedges alongside.
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